Finance Manager

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER – ENFIELD – UP TO 65,000 BASE + 5,000 CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS + PRIVATE HEALTH

We’re exclusively partnering with a highly successful business in Enfield that is modernising its finance function, making this a key hire for the next phase of growth.

They are looking for a hands‑on, commercially minded Financial Controller/Finance Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function, lead a small team, and work closely with the wider business across management accounts, business partnering, and systems and process improvements.

It’s a great opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience managing asset registers and depreciation of high‑value assets, alongside SME experience (current or previous), to join a forward‑thinking business where you have the potential to reach Finance Director status in the future.

As Financial Controller, you’ll report to the MD, lead a team of 3, and take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day finance function.

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, MI analysis, operational KPIs, and production of the board pack
• Cashflow management and forecasting
• Annual budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis
• Partnering with department leads and the SLT to provide insight, challenge, and support decision‑making
• Reviewing and enhancing financial controls and processes
• Leading systems migration from Sage to a modern ERP, alongside implementation of real‑time KPI dashboards (e.g. Power BI)
• Oversight of weekly and monthly payroll
• Management of the asset register (inc. high‑value assets) and depreciation
• Liaising with external accountants on year‑end, audit, and statutory submissions
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Reviewing and refining the bonus scheme and reward model
• Monthly reporting to the Group FD, plus ad hoc analysis, projects, and reporting

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential
• Currently operating in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, or similar role (e.g. Senior Management Accountant), with experience leading a small finance team and delivering monthly management accounts
• Experience with in an SME environment (c. up to 40m turnover), either currently or previously
• Background in an industrial sector (e.g. Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Construction, Plant Hire, Distribution), with experience of asset register management and depreciation of high‑value assets (e.g. vehicles, machinery)
• Strong systems experience, ideally including systems migration or implementation;
  Sage experience highly advantageous
• Advanced MS Excel skills, with experience using tools such as Power BI
• Effective business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.